Aging, despite its dismal reputation, is actually one of the great
mysteries of the universe. Why don't we just reproduce, then exit
fast, like salmon? Could aging just be one big evolutionary
accident? Is senescence, the gradual falling apart of our bodies,
at least partially avoidable? Can we extend the healthy lifespan
and reduce the lingering, debilitating effects of senescence? In
this book, investigative health journalist Judy Foreman suggests
that we actually can, and the key element is exercise, through its
myriad effects on dozens of molecules in the brain, the muscles,
and other organs. It's no secret, of course, that exercise is good
for you and that exercise can extend longevity. What Foreman
uncovers through extensive research into evolutionary biology,
exercise physiology, and the new field of geroscience is exactly
why exercise is so powerful - the mechanisms now being discovered
that account for the vast and varied effects of exercise all over
the body. Though Foreman also delves into pills designed to combat
aging and so-called exercise "mimetics," or pills that purport to
produce the effects of exercise without the sweat, her resounding
conclusion is that exercise itself is by far the most effective,
and safest, strategy for promoting a long, healthy life. In
addition to providing a fascinating look at the science of
exercise's effects on the body, Foreman also provides answers to
the most commonly asked practical questions about exercise.
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